Assistant Soccer Coach & Program Coordinator

nwicc.edu; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NWICC Athletics is seeking a half-time Soccer Assistant who will support the Head Soccer Coach in planning, organizing, and coaching the college’s soccer program in alignment with NJCAA Rules and ICCAC By-law. The role also collaborates within Student Services to support student success.

The position requires experience playing or coaching soccer at higher levels, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience coaching or playing soccer at the high school, college or club level.
• Required: Valid Driver’s License
• Required: CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Required: Basic Computer Skills
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in exercise and sports science, health and wellness, community health and education, recreational services or related field.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Soccer Coach in the day-to-day operations of the soccer program.
• Coordinate with the head coach in the recruitment of student athletes.
• Assist in the academic monitoring and success of student athletes.
• Assist Head Coach in game planning, practice organization, and daily individual instruction of student athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach and Athletic Department in Game Day preparations for home soccer matches.
• Assist with fundraising activities for the program.
• Assist with the marketing and promoting of the soccer program.
• Advocate for NCC in the community.
• Flexibility to assure coverage of the LLRC and support of other Student Services areas.
• Be familiar with NCC policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Work with custodial and maintenance staff to insure facility cleanliness, equipment and building.
• Collaborate with Admissions Department to support recruitment efforts and encourage increased enrollment.
• Work closely with Head Soccer Coach to ensure all parties are aware of logistics involving facilities, schedules, transportation and lodging.
• Assist the head coach in the planning and management all in-season and off-season training.
• Assist with coverage of student activities.Assist with advising students of certain programs as assigned by the Dean of Students/Registrar.
• Assist Athletic Department in home athletic contests in other sports programs, including but not limited to setup, game management, on-site administrator, and game operations.
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Athletics, Head Soccer Coach, and Dean of Students.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree or higher (related field)

Job description

NWICC Athletics is seeking a half-time Soccer Assistant who will support the Head Soccer Coach in planning, organizing, and coaching the college’s soccer program in alignment with NJCAA Rules and ICCAC By-law. The role also collaborates within Student Services to support student success.

The position requires experience playing or coaching soccer at higher levels, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.